Hi, I'm
Nikulkumar Goyani
I'm a
ISTQB certified Senior Software Test Engineer with 6+ years of experience in quality engineering, test automation, and V&V in complex regulated environments. Currently at Straumann Group, Chemnitz.
Passionate about software quality
I'm Nikulkumar Goyani, a Senior Software Test Engineer and Verification & Validation Expert based in Chemnitz, Germany. With 6+ years of experience across regulated industries, I specialise in quality engineering, test automation, and ensuring software meets the highest standards.
Currently at Straumann Group, I drive V&V activities for medical software systems. ISTQB CTFL 4.0 certified with a background spanning frontend development, backend testing, and full-cycle SDLC quality assurance. Fluent in English and German.
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Where I've worked
6+ years across quality engineering, software development, and V&V in regulated environments across Germany.
Verification and Validation Expert
Oct 2024 – PresentStraumann Group·Chemnitz, Germany
Drive and execute V&V activities for software systems in regulated environments. Define, design, and perform manual and automated test cases to ensure software meets specified requirements. Act as technical point of contact for software quality, supporting continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.
Software Developer
Jul 2023 – Sep 2024DEBAG Deutsche Backofenbau GmbH·Bautzen, Germany
Supported backend development, participated in code reviews, and performed bug fixing and backend optimisation. Programmed server logic, database queries, and REST API testing. Collaborated with frontend developers, designers, and project managers in an agile team.
Frontend Web Developer
Dec 2022 – May 2023pure::variants·Magdeburg, Germany
Performed requirements analysis for web applications. Designed and implemented unit tests and E2E tests for components. Improved web-based components to enhance usability and overall user experience.
Web Developer
Feb 2022 – Nov 2022INTERGATOR SMART SEARCH by interface projects GmbH·Dresden, Germany
Developed business logic and master components for scaling an enterprise search engine. Designed and implemented a comprehensive search application for efficient document search across large-scale enterprise environments.
Software Developer & Web Developer
Sep 2020 – Nov 2021Impact Technology GmbH·Essen, Germany
Developed complex and distributed web applications including shopping cart components and UI wireframes. Worked across frontend and backend layers to deliver scalable product features.
Software Engineer Intern
Oct 2018 – May 2019Intel Corporation·Munich, Germany
Frontend development for automatic data updates in connected components. Managed MySQL database, updated international datasets, and integrated data with frontend interfaces.
What I work with
Skills and tools I use to deliver quality engineering, test automation, and V&V across regulated software environments.
Credentials & Qualifications
Professional certifications validating expertise in software testing, quality engineering, and agile methodologies.
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 4.0
ISTQB – International Software Testing Qualifications Board
2024
Things I've worked on
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A live React + TypeScript web app that aggregates and surfaces job listings with a fast, searchable interface. Built with Vite for instant dev feedback and deployed on GitHub Pages - a practical tool born from real job-hunting needs.
Let's work together
Have a project in mind, or just want to say hi? Drop me a message - I typically reply within 24 hours.